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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.08, 22,430.72 and 10,944.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.08, 22,430.72 and 10,944.68 is: 15,099.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.08 : 22,430.72 = 10,944.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.08/22,430.72 = 10,944.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.08x = 22,430.72 × 10,944.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.08x = 245,497,052.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,497,052.57/16,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,099.07

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